Couch in the Yard

Description: "A family in Appalachia drives through the hills on a fantastical nighttime trip to the moon and experiences beauty, magic and wonder."--Provided by publisher.

Review Quotes: A spellbinding love letter to rural America--and a reminder to look more closely at the world around us.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Soft, smudgy textures mirror the peaceful vibe of the text, making even the most prosaic scenes feel a bit otherworldly and inviting--reinforcing the author's note positioning that, under the right conditions, there is wonder to be found in the ordinary. Children growing up in rural areas will likely feel right at home, and city kids may well end up longing for the quiet, star-filled skies, untroubled by all the realities of growing up in the generally economically ravaged and culturally disdained Appalachian regions of the US.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A quiet and reverential nod to the value in items loved beyond a typical life expectancy, and to the transportive power of imagination.
--Booklist

Via grasslike textures and soft illumination, digitally rendered spreads by Seiferling (Night Lunch) create a dreamlike ambiance for this atmospheric look at a family who sees magic and possibility poised in the ordinary.
--Publishers Weekly

A soothing, inspiring tale for preschoolers and young elementary students, offering a glimpse of mountain life as well as an appreciation for overlooked beauty in things often discarded.
--BookPage